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Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows wears a protective mask as he departs the Senate Republican policy luncheon in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Oct. 21, 2020, in Washington, D.C. The Jan. 6 committee will vote Monday on whether to recommend that Meadows be held in contempt of Congress. (Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images/TNS)

Ex-Trump aide Meadows faces contempt citation next week

The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will vote Monday night to recommend holding former President Donald Trump’s last chief of staff, Mark … more

Billy House, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 12/13/01

Signs supporting and opposed to Leander ISDâ??s bond proposition for the May 6 election are visible on the first day of early voting, April 24, 2023, outside the Cedar Park Public Library polling place.

PACs vying over LISD bond package poised to define district’s future; Early voting begins Monday

Leander ISD is seeking a proposed $762 million combined bond package aimed at growing the district and meeting future needs during the May 6 local elections. Early voting on the bond will start … more

By Clayton Kelley, Staff Writer, and Josh Moniz, Senior Reporter | 4/24/23

H-E-B opened its first of 12 new H-E-B Fresh Bites convenience stores in Leander on April 17, 2023, inside the Bar W Marketplace at the corner of Texas 29 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

H-E-B picks Leander for the first of its new Texas convenience stores

H-E-B picked Leander to launch its new brand of H-E-B Fresh Bites convenience stores, a redesign of convenience stores that the San Antonio-based retailer plans to establish at 12 locations around … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 4/25/23

Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) dives to make a save during a Major League Soccer match between Austin FC and St. Louis City SC on Feb. 25, 2023, in Austin.

Austin FC struggles continue with road loss against LA Galaxy

It’s been nearly two months since the MLS season began, and Austin FC is still trying to figure out what kind of team it really is. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/24/23

Wind turbines, part of a large wind farm near Milford, Utah.

Replacing US coal plants with solar and wind is cheaper than running them

Replacing coal power plants across the United States with renewable energy projects would reduce carbon emissions and require less water.Add to the list: It would also save money. Nearly all … more

By Carly Wanna, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 4/29/23

Cars line up in either direction and numerous families walk their children into Westside Elementary School in Cedar Park on the first day of school, August 17, 2022.

PACs report spending 30-days ahead of 2023 LISD bond election; three PACs opposing bond have no filings about opposition spending

Leander ISD voters are being courted by local PACs vying to convince them to vote for or against the district's proposed $762 million bond package in the upcoming May 6 elections. All PACs must file … more

By JOSH MONIZ, Senior Reporter | 4/26/23

A "Welcome to Texas" sign greets drivers as they enter the Lone Star State on U.S. 75 near Denison. In a survey of where $100,000 in salary goes furthest, seven of the top 10 cities were in Texas, a famously low-tax state.

How much a $100,000 salary is actually worth across America

For many, reaching a six-figure salary is a watershed moment, yet it’s an illusory milestone: In reality, your take-home pay is much lower after taxes and factoring in the sky-high cost of living … more

By Jo Constantz, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 4/25/23

According to a new survey by LendingClub Corp, almost half of employed consumers hold a side job or have some other form of supplemental income such as selling artisan products.

Half of US employees earn extra cash on the side, survey finds

To meet increasing spending needs, households can generally do two things: cut spending or raise income. A large share of Americans are doing the latter, according to a new survey.Almost half of … more

By Alex Tanzi, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 4/23/23

Tourists take a walk on the beach at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Only 48% of U.S. workers say they use all their vacation days, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center.

Fewer than half of US workers use all their vacation days

Spring break is just over and summer vacations are just around the bend. But while increasingly stressed-out U.S. workers say having paid time off is critical, many still don’t even take all … more

By Matthew Boyle, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 4/29/23

Mardiros Ebrahamian, 82, gets a booster shot of the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 at Flintridge Pharmacy on Nov. 16, 2021, in La Canada Flintridge, California.

Researchers shed light on long-term strategy for boosters against COVID-19

ST. LOUIS — A study published by Washington University scientists sheds new light on the potential long-term strategy for vaccinating against the virus that causes COVID-19.The study, published … more

By Annika Merrilees, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (TNS) | 4/22/23

TxDOT and Williamson County to hold RM 2243 public hearing

The Texas Department of Transportation and Williamson County invite the public to attend a public hearing on the proposed reconstruction and widening of RM 2243 between 183A and Southwest Bypass in … more

Staff Reports | 4/21/23

'Yard to Habitat' topic of May 8 master gardener meeting

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office sets master gardener monthly meeting for May 8. "While the rapid growth of our county has been a boon to so many, the unfortunate flip side is the loss of … more

Contributed Report | 4/28/23

Texas law also allows a person to use deadly force to protect life and property under certain specific circumstances.

Analysis: When can people use deadly force to defend themselves in Texas?

DALLAS — A spate of cases in which people who went to the wrong place were shot has renewed criticism over the number of guns in the U.S. — and sparked debates about when people should be able to … more

By Zaeem Shaikh, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 4/27/23

May 8 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day in Texas

Veterans and active duty military are invited to show appreciation to their spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 8."Military Spouse Appreciation Day honors the contributions, support and … more

Contributed Report | 4/30/23

Two girls were shot last week in an H-E-B parking lot in Elgin after one of them mistakenly got into the wrong car. Pictured is the H-E-B at Hancock Center in Austin.

Round Rock teen recovering after mistaken-car shooting in Elgin H-E-B parking lot

A cheerleader from Round Rock who was shot after a friend mistakenly got into the wrong car in a grocery store parking lot in Elgin is recovering from surgery.Payton Washington was shot in the leg … more

By Sarah Bahari, The Dallas Morning News (TNS) | 4/26/23

Job seekers fill out applications during a job fair in Chicago. Unemployment benefit claims jumped to the highest level since November 2021.

US recurring jobless claims jump to highest since November 2021

Recurring U.S. unemployment benefit claims jumped to the highest level since November 2021, indicating some softening in the labor market.Continuing claims, or the number of people who have already … more

By Reade Pickert, Bloomberg News (TNS) | 4/28/23

Melissa Ladd, chapter leader with Maryland Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, gets a hug from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Jan. 31 2023, in Annapolis.

Commentary: Drop the gun, and nobody gets hurt

Roman Welzant, who claimed to have been tormented for years by neighborhood teenagers, shot two of them one winter night in 1980 as they threw snowballs at his house in Eastwood, just over the city … more

By Dan Rodricks, Guest Columnist | 4/26/23

Commentary: Protect free speech: Don’t mess with Texas’ anti-SLAPP law

When it comes to criticizing the powerful or politically connected, the First Amendment protects the little guy. No matter who you are or how much money you have in the bank, you have the right to … more

By Will Creeley, Guest Columnist | 4/25/23

A poster encouraging students to read hangs on a wall at Vandegrift High School’s library on March 2, 2022.

Texas education board could ban textbooks that discuss gender identity under proposed bill

Conservative lawmakers are trying to expand their war on books they find objectionable with a bill that critics fear would allow the state’s authorities on school curriculum to reject textbooks … more

By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune | 4/25/23

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